Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton would like to see Cody Rhodes finish his story at WrestleMania 40.
On a recent edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” Haliburton, who is vocal about his WWE fandom, wished for Cody to dethrone Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Haliburton also noted that they talk in the Pacers locker room about WWE “fairly regularly” and that he would like to see the return of The Rock’s “Hollywood Rock” persona at WrestleMania XL.
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In a recent interview with Deadline, CW President Dennis Miller discussed acquiring the rights to the WWE NXT brand. He said,
“We feel really good about having grabbed that before the big folks stepped up and wrote monster checks. It was some validation of the value of the franchise there. The ratings on NXT have continued to grow as we watch them before they come to the network. So, I think on that level, great.”
WWE NXT will begin airing on The CW in October 2024.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has expressed his desire to see Cody Rhodes finish his story at WrestleMania 40. Haliburton, who is known for his WWE fandom, hopes to witness Rhodes dethrone Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at the highly anticipated event.
During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Haliburton revealed that conversations about WWE occur regularly in the Pacers locker room. This highlights the widespread popularity and influence of professional wrestling among athletes across different sports.
In addition to his support for Rhodes, Haliburton also expressed his wish for the return of The Rock’s iconic “Hollywood Rock” persona at WrestleMania XL. The Rock, a former WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor, has left a lasting impact on the wrestling industry and remains a fan favorite.
The enthusiasm displayed by Haliburton reflects the deep connection between professional athletes and the world of wrestling. Many athletes, like Haliburton, find inspiration and entertainment in the larger-than-life characters and storylines that WWE offers.
In other news, CW President Dennis Miller recently discussed the network’s acquisition of the rights to WWE NXT in an interview with Deadline. Miller expressed satisfaction with securing the brand before other major networks made significant offers. The decision to bring NXT to CW demonstrates the network’s recognition of the franchise’s value and the growing ratings of the show.
Starting in October 2024, fans can look forward to watching WWE NXT on The CW, further expanding the reach of professional wrestling on television.
The convergence of sports and entertainment continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The passion and support from athletes like Tyrese Haliburton only serve to reinforce the enduring popularity of professional wrestling and its ability to transcend different realms of entertainment. As WrestleMania 40 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the culmination of Cody Rhodes’ story and the electrifying moments that WWE consistently delivers.